Roy H. Collins Black Duck

Roy H. Collins (1883-1949) Portland, CT, c. 1930

A beautifully sculpted hollow decoy with upswept bill, pronounced cheek an- thigh, and delineated and raised wing carving. Roy Collins was a mid 20th century gunner and mentor to fellow Connecticut artist Chet Reneson (b. 1934.) This is one of the finest Collins known, along with a high-head and snuggle-head decoy from this same rig. Original paint with even gunning wear and old tail chips.